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Google Pixel Watch 2 Charging Assembly Repair
Charging Assembly Repair guide for the Google Pixel Watch 2
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision Torx screwdriver set
- Plastic opening picks
- Suction cup
- Heat gun
- Tweezers
- Plastic spudger
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Display replacement adhesive gasket
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear eye protection when heating glass to guard against unexpected cracking.
- Disconnect the battery cable before removing internal components to prevent short circuits.
- Do not bend or puncture the battery during disassembly.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove both watch bands
2 minPress the band release buttons on the underside of the watch body and slide both bands out from the case.
- 2
Heat the display glass
3 minApply a heat gun set to low heat around the outer display edge for approximately 90 seconds to soften the screen adhesive.
- 3
Attach a suction cup to the screen
1 minPlace a suction cup firmly onto the center of the display and pull upward slightly to create a tiny gap.
- 4
Insert an opening pick into the glass seam
2 minSlide a thin plastic opening pick into the gap between the glass screen and the watch frame.
- 5
Slice the display perimeter adhesive
3 minMove the opening pick slowly around the perimeter of the watch face to cut through the waterproof adhesive.
- 6
Lift open the display assembly
1 minGently lift the screen from the top edge, hinging it downward so as not to strain the delicate ribbon cables.
- 7
Disconnect the display flex cable
1 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the display connector directly up off the motherboard.
- 8
Unscrew the internal shield bracket
2 minUse a precision Torx screwdriver to remove the small screws holding the metal bracket over the battery and charger connectors.
- 9
Disconnect the battery flex cable
1 minPry the battery connector up from the motherboard to safely cut all power to the device.
- 10
Remove the motherboard retention screws
2 minUnscrew the remaining screws securing the main circuit board to the lower watch casing.
- 11
Disconnect the charging assembly connector
1 minLocate the charging flex cable ribbon on the edge of the motherboard and detach it with your plastic spudger.
- 12
Lift the motherboard out of the casing
2 minCarefully pry up the motherboard using precision tweezers and lift it clear of the watch body.
- 13
Pry out the damaged charging pin assembly
3 minUse tweezers to lift the charging assembly flex cable and pogo pin contact board from the interior of the rear housing.
- 14
Clean adhesive residue from the watch housing
3 minApply a drop of 99% isopropyl alcohol to a microfiber cloth and wipe away old adhesive from the internal frame.
- 15
Install the new charging assembly
3 minAlign the replacement charging assembly inside the housing and press down firmly to secure its contact pins and flex cable.
- 16
Reinstall the motherboard and reconnect cables
5 minPlace the motherboard back in position, reconnect the charging assembly flex, secure the retaining screws, and attach the display with new adhesive.
After your Google Pixel Watch 2 charging assembly repair
Power the Pixel Watch 2 back on and test the charging assembly repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Google Pixel Watch 2 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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